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FM Generation Techniques: Solved Examples

FM Generation Techniques: Solved Examples

In this article, we'll solidify our understanding of the reactance modulator and Armstrong modulator circuits by working through a series of design problems.


Designing UWB Antennas for Angle of Arrival Applications

Designing UWB Antennas for Angle of Arrival Applications

Learn what makes Ultra-Wideband (UWB) unique, what makes it useful, and how to address the design challenges it presents.


Armstrong’s Method of FM Generation

Armstrong’s Method of FM Generation

This article explores the concept of indirect FM generation and the basic operation of the Armstrong modulator.


Using Worst-Case Execution Time Analysis to Uncover Hidden Timing Couplings

Using Worst-Case Execution Time Analysis to Uncover Hidden Timing Couplings

Learn about "hidden" timing couplings in multicore systems that cause unexpected interference, significantly impacting Worst-Case Execution Time (WCET) even for independent tasks.


Understanding Varactor and PLL-Based FM Generation Using Crystal Oscillators

Understanding Varactor and PLL-Based FM Generation Using Crystal Oscillators

In this article, we examine two different methods of producing wideband FM signals. Both use crystal oscillators to provide improved frequency stability.


Microchip Specializes GNSS Disciplined Oscillator Modules for Defense

Microchip Specializes GNSS Disciplined Oscillator Modules for Defense

The new timing solutions bring precise synchronization to harsh or signal-denied environments.


News Sep 08, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Improving the Frequency Deviation and Stability of a Direct FM Generator

Improving the Frequency Deviation and Stability of a Direct FM Generator

In this article, we explore the limitations of LC oscillators for direct FM generation and how to deal with them using multipliers and automatic frequency control (AFC) circuits.


Antenna Innovations Come in Sizes Ranging from a Stamp to a School Bus

Antenna Innovations Come in Sizes Ranging from a Stamp to a School Bus

In this roundup, we spotlight small, medium, and large antenna announcements fortifying communication across industries, from drones to satellites.


News Sep 03, 2025 by Duane Benson
Vannevar Bush and the Engineering of American Innovation

Vannevar Bush and the Engineering of American Innovation

Vannevar Bush shaped how the United States builds, funds, and thinks about technology. As both inventor and institutional architect, his work laid the foundations for digital logic, wartime research coordination, and the entire modern R&D landscape.


News Sep 02, 2025 by Luke James
Using Varactor Diodes for FM Signal Generation

Using Varactor Diodes for FM Signal Generation

Learn how a varactor diode's variable capacitance, together with an LC tank circuit, can drive a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) to create FM waveforms.


Amphenol Aerospace SpaceVPX VITA 78 Connectors | New Product Brief

Amphenol Aerospace SpaceVPX VITA 78 Connectors | New Product Brief

Amphenol Aerospace SpaceVPX VITA 78 Connectors are rugged, high-reliability solutions designed for space-based electronic systems. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


An FM Generator Circuit Using the Capacitance of a Collector-Base Junction

An FM Generator Circuit Using the Capacitance of a Collector-Base Junction

In this article, we examine a reactance modulator design that employs the variable capacitance of a bipolar junction transistor to modulate the output of a Colpitts oscillator.


Introduction to Reactance Modulators for Generating FM Signals

Introduction to Reactance Modulators for Generating FM Signals

In this article, we'll introduce the fundamental concepts of direct FM generation and examine a key FM modulation circuit: the reactance modulator.


A Reflection on Merrill Skolnik, Radar Technology Pioneer

A Reflection on Merrill Skolnik, Radar Technology Pioneer

Behind the foundational and advanced radar textbooks of our day stood the brilliant engineer and researcher Merrill Skolnik.


News Aug 15, 2025 by Luke James
Teledyne e2v Adds 16-GB Variant to Rad-Hard DDR4 Memory Portfolio

Teledyne e2v Adds 16-GB Variant to Rad-Hard DDR4 Memory Portfolio

The company claims the new 16-GB DDR4 model is the highest density space-grade DDR4 memory on the market.


News Aug 12, 2025 by Duane Benson
Estimating FM Bandwidth: Solved Examples

Estimating FM Bandwidth: Solved Examples

In this article, we'll illustrate the usefulness of Carson's rule for bandwidth estimation by working through a series of example problems.


Exploring the Relationship Between FM Wave Bandwidth and the Modulation Index

Exploring the Relationship Between FM Wave Bandwidth and the Modulation Index

In this article, we'll investigate how varying the amplitude and frequency of the modulating tone impacts the bandwidth of FM signals. We'll also compare the modulation index in AM and FM schemes.


Three Methods for Estimating the Transmission Bandwidth of FM Signals

Three Methods for Estimating the Transmission Bandwidth of FM Signals

Along with introducing Carson's rule for bandwidth estimation, this article explains how to calculate the required transmission bandwidth based on either the sidebands or the total power of the signal.


Micron Claims Industry’s Highest Density SLC NAND for Space

Micron Claims Industry’s Highest Density SLC NAND for Space

Micron’s 256-Gb radiation-tolerant SLC NAND meets tight aerospace reliability benchmarks.


News Jul 25, 2025 by Jake Hertz
EPC Space Releases Radiation-Hardened 3-Phase Motor Drive Eval Board

EPC Space Releases Radiation-Hardened 3-Phase Motor Drive Eval Board

The new demonstrator offers a complete hardware development solution with a GaN power stage for three-phase, radiation-exposed motor drive systems.


News Jul 24, 2025 by Duane Benson